“The influence of Byzantium on the Slavs, Romanians, Georgians, Armenians, and even the West is immeasurable”
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Orthodoxy Today

“The influence of Byzantium on the Slavs, Romanians, Georgians, Armenians, and even the West is immeasurable”

A Talk with Archpriest Valentin Asmus. Part 2

Archpriest Valentin Asmus

Here, the self-awareness of Byzantium is briefly expressed—a consciousness of the great responsibility of universal service. This service was not to the state, nor to a people or peoples, but to God, to Christ’s truth and righteousness.

“The Body of Christ, Always Being Broken”
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Orthodoxy Today

“The Body of Christ, Always Being Broken”

A talk with Archpriest Valentine Asmus. Part 1

Archpriest Valentin Asmus

We discuss how believers lived during the Soviet era with Mitred Archpriest Valentin Asmus, rector of the Church of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos in Krasnoye Selo, and Doctor of Theology.

The Church of the Nativity of the Mother of God—an Orthodox Parish in Western Austria
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Churches and Monasteries

The Church of the Nativity of the Mother of God—an Orthodox Parish in Western Austria

Sergei Mudrov

The church, as is customary in this area, is open all day; anyone can enter, light a candle, and pray.

A Winter Wonderland in Moscow
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Saints. Asceties of Piety. Church Holy Days

A Winter Wonderland in Moscow

From New Year’s Eve to Christmas

Dmitry Kiryukhin

We offer to our readers this photogallery of work by photographer Dmitry Kiriukhin, dedicated to wintertime festivity in Moscow.

Pierre Gilliard (1879-1962)—the Teacher of the Tsar’s Children
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Saints. Asceties of Piety. Church Holy Days

Pierre Gilliard (1879-1962)—the Teacher of the Tsar’s Children

Loyal Servants of the Last Russian Emperor

Maria Tobolova

An educated man and a master of observation, Pierre Gilliard carefully studied the characters of the Sovereign and all members of his family.